About Blanding Landing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (83)
What Guests Are Saying
Blanding Landing is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and showers, friendly hosts, and a beautiful location along the Mississippi River. Many visitors appreciated the ample shade and recreational opportunities, such as a nearby boat ramp. However, frequent train traffic can be disruptive, especially at night, so light sleepers should prepare accordingly.
What Guests Are Saying
Blanding Landing is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and showers, friendly hosts, and a beautiful location along the Mississippi River. Many visitors appreciated the ample shade and recreational opportunities, such as a nearby boat ramp. However, frequent train traffic can be disruptive, especially at night, so light sleepers should prepare accordingly.
Review Summary
Frank G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
It wasn't crazy horrible but the trains were way loud during the night. It really seemed like they were laying on the horn excessively. Like almost on purpose, when coming past the camps...Other that it was ok.
Ash M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
As stated by other reviewers, the train traffic all through the night made sleep impossible in our tent.
Janelle P
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Beautiful spot along the Mississippi River!
Natalie Ainsworth
May 25, 2026
The train is no joke loud all night comes by frequently!!!! Other than that bathrooms are great and clean. About 20-25 min from downtown galena. Big playground for kids. Boat access right there. We took our canoe around the island.
Julie M
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Great location, shower houses, campsite, & boat landing!
Scott F
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
So very many trains went by during my stay. The track was right behind my site.
Ronald J
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Very well kept park and courtesy of people.
James B
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
nice showers and restrooms.
the train horn at night not good
janell pritchard
June 18, 2026
I would not call this park big rig friendly. All grass sites very uneven, downhill, uphill. Only electric which is fine. The road getting here was a nightmare. Hopefully when we leave we will find a better route out!! We followed our GPS, big mistake! Pretty place, just not worth the drive here!
Bill Lincoln
June 20, 2026
Nice, out of the way campground. The COE always do a great job. Bathrooms are very clean, individual units with a toilet and shower in each one. Will be back here.
Location & Directions for Blanding Landing
Blanding Landing Recreation Area, Hanover, IL 61041 United States
Elevation: 184 ft
Getting There
13 mi south of Galena, IL off HWY 20, turn west on Blackjack and follow directional signs. DO NOT TAKE DIGGIN HILL RD.
Highway access
Blanding Landing is located approximately 13 miles south of Galena, IL off US Highway 20.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules
- This campground is a Self-Service Campground.Self-Service Campgrounds allow campers to modify their own reservations on their arrival date, at no charge using the Recreation.gov website or Mobile App. So, if you want to add a night, leave early, or move to a different site, you can do it all from your smartphone!
- Campsites are by Reservation Only.1. Campers With a Reservation:MUST confirm the site reserved, locate site, and start camping.A Park Ranger or Volunteer will come to your campsite to check you in. Have your ID and ATB pass, if applicable, ready to present.2. Campers Without a Reservation:MUST check for campsite availability and make reservation first by:Using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code at campsiteor call 1-877-444-6777or visit www.recreation.gov
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